Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex condition with rising global prevalence. Research indicates it stems from a blend of ...

In a landmark study published in 1998, researchers examined autism prevalence in a community in New Jersey to determine a more realistic estimate in the U.S. population. They found that approximately ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social and communication abilities, restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, and challenges with sensory ...

Girls with autism are often misdiagnosed because their symptoms manifest differently than they do in boys. Scientists say the prevalence of the disorder among girls is most likely higher than what ...

More parents are asking with autistic children are asking to prescribe leucovorin despite a lack of data about its benefits ...

Autistic people who smoke marijuana often report having positive experiences. Yet their anecdotal evidence does not in and of itself prove that marijuana is an effective drug for treating autistic ...

Music legend David Byrne candidly discussed the possibility that he may be on the autism spectrum, revealing that he leans on ...

A new study examining nine consecutive birth years in Sweden indicates that the dramatic rise in clinical diagnoses of autism ...